Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(282-134) -
Oct. 8, 2004(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would establish a National Intelligence Director and create a National Counter-terrorism Center (NCTC).

Highlights:

Defines the responsibilities of the National Intelligence Director, which include unifying the intelligence community, directing the NCTC, developing interagency counter-terrorism plans, and serving as the head of the intelligence community (Sec. 102).

Provides that National Intelligence funding must be authorized by law and within established appropriations limits (Sec. 102).